Acts 2:14
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
Original Language Analysis
Σταθεὶς
standing up
G2476
Σταθεὶς
standing up
Strong's:
G2476
Word #:
1 of 29
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
Πέτρος
Peter
G4074
Πέτρος
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
3 of 29
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
σὺν
with
G4862
σὺν
with
Strong's:
G4862
Word #:
4 of 29
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
φωνὴν
voice
G5456
φωνὴν
voice
Strong's:
G5456
Word #:
9 of 29
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
10 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κατοικοῦντες
ye that dwell
G2730
κατοικοῦντες
ye that dwell
Strong's:
G2730
Word #:
18 of 29
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
Ἰερουσαλὴμ
at Jerusalem
G2419
Ἰερουσαλὴμ
at Jerusalem
Strong's:
G2419
Word #:
19 of 29
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
ἔστω
be
G2077
ἔστω
be
Strong's:
G2077
Word #:
24 of 29
be thou; also ??????? <pronunciation strongs="es'-to-san"/>, third person of the same; let them be
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
25 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
27 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Isaiah 51:7Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.Isaiah 51:1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.Isaiah 58:1Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.Acts 5:35And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.Deuteronomy 27:9And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.Hosea 8:1Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law.
Historical Context
Peter addresses the confused crowd at 9 AM (the third hour, v. 15) in Jerusalem's temple precincts. As leader of the apostolic band, Peter naturally speaks first, fulfilling Jesus' commission to strengthen the brothers (Luke 22:32).
Questions for Reflection
- How does God transform failures into bold witnesses for the gospel?
- What role does courage play in effective Christian testimony today?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter's authoritative address marks his transformation from denier to bold proclaimer. Standing 'with the eleven' emphasizes apostolic unity and shared authority. His appeal to 'all ye that dwell at Jerusalem' shows the gospel's immediate Jewish focus before expanding to Gentiles, following Jesus' pattern (Acts 1:8).